[Iran: Monitoring the Strait of Hormuz Until the War Completely Ends] Golden Finance reported on April 19 that the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement regarding the latest progress in negotiations with the United States. The statement declared that Iran is determined to supervise and control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region. The statement further noted that if the enemy complies with all ceasefire agreements across the frontlines, the Strait of Hormuz will be conditionally opened temporarily before the ceasefire period ends. All vessels must navigate under the control and authorization of Iran's armed forces and follow the routes designated by Iran. (Zhitong Finance)